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Describes the economics of needs and wants, including what they are, how they compare, and how people can get what they need and want. An early economics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether consumerism is linked to mental and emotional problems, whether the recession will hurt consumerism, and whether moderate consumerism is more practical than freeganism.

"Readers will gain an essential understanding about the consumer buying cycle and the problems that stem from it. Students realize that the ease of online shopping, reliance on machines in manufacturing, and access to cheap labor and materials in less developed countries create a dangerous cycle where money is more important than people and the environment. However, through "Solve It!" activities, readers are encouraged to address these issues and...

"Money is one of those things that EVERYONE has to deal with in their life, but not many of us learned much about it. There may be no more important topic for grownups to teach kids about than money. This book is a perfect way to introduce the topic to kids. It covers what money is, how to earn it, and how to use it wisely."--Publisher's description.

"Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up again, this time to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to our...